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LHU Temple Cedarville University Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Liberty University| Lancaster Bible College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #842 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lbc.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,760 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,760 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,415 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,852 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 351 | - | ||
| Admitted | 341 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,666 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $222 |
Diversity |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lancaster Bible College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Lancaster Bible College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,066 students)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lancaster Bible College or Penn College?
- Lancaster Bible College is 79.7% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($27,760.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Lancaster Bible College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($27,760.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lancaster Bible College than Penn College ($21,415 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lancaster Bible College are 8.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,190 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lancaster Bible College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lancaster Bible College students is 146.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($17,852 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Lancaster Bible College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Lancaster Bible College .
- Accepted freshman Lancaster Bible College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Lancaster Bible College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lancaster Bible College or Penn College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Penn College and Lancaster Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $9,500 more per year than Lancaster Bible College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $34,900)
- Lancaster Bible College students graduate with a $4,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($16,666 vs. $21,500)
- Lancaster Bible College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($172 vs. $222)
- More Lancaster Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/